CHOP is recognized as the #1 children’s hospital in the country and cares for more children with cancer than any other medical facility in the United States.

CHOP’s world renowned research programs have also made important contributions to advances in the care of children with cancer.  Physician-scientists at Children's Hospital are pursuing many avenues to improve survival rates for children with cancer while refining treatments to minimize side effects and thus improve the quality of life for cancer survivors.

To learn more about the Oncology Division’s programs and services, or to make a donation using another method, contact Jean Brubaker, Oncology Research Coordinator, at BrubakerJ@email.chop.edu or (215) 590-4475.

CHOP medical oncologist and triathlete Sue Rheingold, M.D. with patient Benjamin and his father Peter. Both Sue and Peter have registered for and will be racing in Philadephia Insurance Triathlon in Fairmount Park™.

The Cancer Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides the best, most compassionate care available. We treat more children with cancer than any other general pediatric hospital in the United States. CHOP was again named the best in the nation for cancer care by Child Magazine. The Cancer Center is also recognized as a leader in research. Over the last 40 years, the research programs at The Cancer Center have significantly advanced pediatric cancers treatments. Today more than 75% of all children and adolescents with cancer are cured.

Your support is invaluable to our mission. Please consider becoming a CHOP Champion by asking your family and friends to make a donation to the Hospital in your honor:

Incentive Items:

$25,000 – MMC custom bike, fitted by Cadence Cycling & Multisport Centers

$15,000 – Two US Airways tickets to any where in the continental U.S.

$10,000 – A $500 gift certificate to any Four Seasons

$5,000 – Tacx Trainer

$1,000 – Nathan Tri-Bag

$500 – CHOP Champion jersey and socks

*To qualify for the prizes, all donations must be received by July 15, 2007

To make a donation to The Cancer Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in honor of a triathlon athlete, click here. Make sure to include the athlete’s name in the “In Honor” section of the form.

To learn more about The Cancer Center, or to make a donation using another method, contact Michelle Kerr, Assistant Director of Special Events, at events@email.chop.edu or (267) 426-5600.